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YH58 SXY

2008 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V7099,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 167,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 167,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 152,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 135,756 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 135,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 117,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 117,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 101,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 101,400 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 101,108 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine service message on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,048 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,693 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,896 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread and sidewall,recommend replacement

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread and sidewalls,recommend replacement

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,484 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,659 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 34,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YH58 SXY is a 2008 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 99,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH58 SXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH58 SXY is a 2008 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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